Stella Maris Roman
Catholic Church

Do we as believers and members of the family of God, really and truly desire each other’s salvation? Each believer has to examine oneself...

Unlike a beloved pet or a newborn infant, those of us who can think and talk are vocal in articulating our symptoms to a doctor in order...

When one feels ill and needs to be cured, effort is made to place oneself in the presence of a medical doctor. The symptoms are described...

Believers gather to worship the Lord. Are we consciously aware of the difference between being “astonished” by the teaching and preaching...

We hear of Jesus’ power in healing ten lepers (Lk. 17:11-19). Do we carry to the Lord the various types of spiritual leprosy that infects...

Human experience reveals that when there is a disconnect between two people or groups, any good that is said or done gets translated into...

What makes us angry? The frustration of not getting our own way? The resentment of not getting another to abide by our agenda or demands?...

There are three stages to being healed by the Lord. These are as follows: 1. One must recognise the need for healing. Whether it is a...

Are you feeling alone? It is possible to live with family members and still feel alone. It is true that people can belong to institutions...

Our salvation and resurrection is not just a matter for our soul, but for our entire being. God gives each of us an identity which...

Every individual is precious, unique and matters in the eyes of God. We assign labels such as ‘black and white’, ‘east and west’, ‘right...

Our spirituality can be affirmed and our faith deepened when we reflect on the goodness of the Lord as we encounter Him in the gospel....

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The love of the Lord for us knows no bounds. It prompted Him to...

Do we make room in our lives to be touched and surprised by God? We celebrate Mass and get familiar with its structure, so it almost...

Our Church’s morning prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours begins with the words, “O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall declare Your...

Forgiveness and healing go hand in hand. Jesus shows this truth in today’s gospel when He at first forgives the sins of the paralytic,...

When the Lord heals us from our physical and spiritual maladies, what is our response? There are three actions that are expected from the...

Each day is a new gift from our God. He chooses to perform miracles in our lives so that we may praise Him and know His love. The love of...

How many of us understand the connection between mercy and healing? Both are unearned and undeserved gifts from God. But they are...

There is glaring difference between an observer and a participant. This reality can be gleaned in today’s gospel (Jn. 5:1-3, 5-16). The...